Berroco Montgomery Cardigan Knitting Pattern

Berroco Montgomery Cardigan

What is Being Made

The Berroco Montgomery is a seamless, bottom-up cardigan designed by Emily Nora O'Neil. This intermediate-level knitting project features a classic cardigan silhouette with raglan armholes and button closure. The finished garment is available in eight sizes, ranging from 32" to 56" bust measurement when closed, with lengths varying from 19½" to 22" depending on size selection. The design incorporates approximately 2-4" of ease for comfortable wearing.

Construction Techniques

This cardigan is constructed using a seamless, bottom-up building method, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a more refined finished garment. The body is worked in one continuous piece from the hem up to the underarms, then divided to create separate sections for the back and front panels. The fronts and back are subsequently shaped with raglan armholes, a classic shaping technique that creates diagonal decreases from the underarm to the neckline. Sleeves are worked in the round, contributing to the seamless construction method throughout the entire garment.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch used in the Montgomery cardigan is stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric surface. The gauge for this pattern is 20 stitches and 30 rows over 4 inches when worked in stockinette stitch on the larger needles, making accurate gauge checking essential before beginning the project.

Materials and Tools

• Yarn: Berroco Briza in colorway #9318 Santa Clara, requiring 4 to 8 balls depending on size (each ball weighs 40 grams)
• Circular Needles: 29" length in sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm)
• Double Pointed Needles: Sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 7 (4.50 mm) for sleeve construction in the round
• Notions: Six 5/8" buttons for the front closure

The pattern recommends using the specific Berroco Briza yarn called for in the instructions to ensure consistent results, and emphasizes the importance of checking gauge before beginning to save time and ensure proper fit.